The Wisdom Podcast Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche: Dream Yoga (#193)
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Sep 6, 2024 Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, a distinguished teacher and meditation master in the Bön tradition of Tibet, dives deep into the fascinating realm of dream yoga. He shares personal stories of his journey and how this unique practice can transform waking life and enhance spiritual growth. The conversation emphasizes the importance of sleep, REM cycles for emotional processing, and maintaining awareness in both dreams and reality. Rinpoche offers actionable insights for improving dream engagement, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in harnessing the power of their subconscious.
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Dreams Used For Decisions In Youth
- Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche recounts being asked by his teacher to "come up with your dream" as part of student acceptance.
- His family also used dreams for guidance, like his mother receiving messages from a guardian figure.
Teacher's Dream Changed Major Plans
- Rinpoche shares a teacher's dream that stopped him from traveling to Tibet after receiving gifts.
- Such stories taught him that dreams carried real-world authority in his community.
Dreams Bridge Inner And Outer Worlds
- Rinpoche describes dreams as communication between subconscious and other realms like spirit or disease.
- He emphasizes conventional uses like diagnosis and life decisions in Tibetan culture.
